Rachel Reeves is running Britain really – POLITICO

LIVERPOOL, England — Britain has a new, all-powerful leader calling the shots — just not the one people thought they were voting for.

Since Labour swept to power in July, the government’s agenda has become more or less identical with that of the chancellor, Rachel Reeves — for better or worse.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer moved in lockstep with his top economic spokesperson throughout the election campaign, hammering home the message that Labour could be trusted with the nation’s finances after years of Conservative rule.